Braes of Glenlivet
1998 - G&M Connoisseurs Choice
- 60.1
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Originally known as Braes of Glenlivet Distillery, Braeval Distillery stands in Chapeltown, Banffshire, in Scotland’s Speyside region. Built in 1973 by Chivas Brothers to supply malts for blends, the decision to change the name to Braeval came in 1994, to avoid any confusion with the nearby Glenlivet Distillery. Chivas Brothers still owns the distillery today, operating as a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs...
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Originally known as Braes of Glenlivet Distillery, Braeval Distillery stands in Chapeltown, Banffshire, in Scotland’s Speyside region. Built in 1973 by Chivas Brothers to supply malts for blends, the decision to change the name to Braeval came in 1994, to avoid any confusion with the nearby Glenlivet Distillery. Chivas Brothers still owns the distillery today, operating as a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard.
Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries. The label of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky narrates its story, including cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage, and tasting note. Gordon & MacPhail, drawing on four generations of the same family, uniquely crafts these rare single cask and small batch expressions by applying their expertise in matching spirit to oak casks. These creations consistently remain non-chill-filtered.
This bottling of Braes of Glenlivet was filled in 1998 and spent its maturation in a refill American Hogshead. Bottled at 60.1%, this is whisky is a cask strength bottling. A limited release of 323 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Sweet honey aromas complement bright floral notes with a hint of dried banana. Desiccated coconut leads to pineapple and butterscotch. A medium-bodied finish with lingering vibrant citrus.
Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries. The label of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky narrates its story, including cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage, and tasting note. Gordon & MacPhail, drawing on four generations of the same family, uniquely crafts these rare single cask and small batch expressions by applying their expertise in matching spirit to oak casks. These creations consistently remain non-chill-filtered.
This bottling of Braes of Glenlivet was filled in 1998 and spent its maturation in a refill American Hogshead. Bottled at 60.1%, this is whisky is a cask strength bottling. A limited release of 323 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Sweet honey aromas complement bright floral notes with a hint of dried banana. Desiccated coconut leads to pineapple and butterscotch. A medium-bodied finish with lingering vibrant citrus.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig